Behavioral health, including mental health and substance use disorder treatment, is vital to improving Medicaid beneficiaries’ overall health.
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Tag: Behavioral Health
Coding Corner: Morbid Obesity
Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) revises and publishes updates to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. These updates are effective October 1 – September 30.
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Coding Corner: Risk Adjustment & HCC
Risk Adjustment (RA) is a payment methodology that was mandated by the Balance Budget Act of 1997 (BBA).
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Coding Corner: Major Depressive Disorder Documentation & Coding
Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. How do we document it?
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Transforming the Health Care Experience for the Patient – Peter’s Story Pt. 2
Peter Johnson’s mental health began to suffer after his physical health took a downturn. His life turned around once he developed a trusted relationship with a provider.
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Transforming the Health Care Experience for the Patient – Peter’s Story Pt. 1
He has been in and out of hospitals and mental health clinics for years, often with nowhere to go once discharged, causing strain on relationships with his friends and family.
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